Spicy Black Bean Sliders

• 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 1/2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed
• 2 whole Shallots, Finely Minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha Chili Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce
• 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Finely Chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 23 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 12 Slider Buns, To Serve
• Cheese And Other Desired Burger Toppings, To Serve

1. Note: You can adjust the spice level to your taste!
2. Start by putting the drained, rinsed beans in a bowl.
3. Using a potato masher, mash the beans until desired consistency.
4. Next add the corn, shallot, garlic, ketchup, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, Sriracha chili sauce, Franks Red Hot sauce, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir well.
5. Fold in the panko and until well combined.
6. Refrigerate the mixture, uncovered, in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
7. Form patties by taking a small handful of the bean mixture and rolling into a ball about 1 inch in diameter.
8. Slightly flatten to form a patty.
9. Place patties on a plate and refrigerate again for 5-10 minutes.
10. Heat up olive oil in a pan.
11. When it is hot, place the patties in the pan and cook until crispy on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
12. Optional: heat up some buns in a separate, non-greased pan to lightly toast.
13. You could also add a slice of cheese on top of each patty, and cover the pan so the cheese melts.
14. Top any way you like and enjoy!
15. Serves 6, about 2 sliders per person.
16. Recipe adapted from Mother Thyme.

black beans, frozen corn, shallots, garlic, ketchup, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, sriracha chili sauce, fresh cilantro, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bread crumbs, olive oil, buns

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/spicy-black-bean-sliders/ (may not work)